Christopher Dalton, merchant and farmer, was born in Ireland in 1827, where he received a common-school education, and worked on a farm. In 1848 he emigrated to the United States, located in Fairfield County, Conn., where he worked on a farm four years; thence to Michigan in 1855, locating where the Michigan Central freight house now stands; remained four years, then built a house on Main Street in 1860 and remained a short time; bought a farm of 120 acres in Leoni Township; remained one winter, then returned to his place on Main Street, where he stayed about one year and a half, then bought 120 acres of land in sec. 7, Leoni Township, making 240 acres adjoining. He lived on his farm from 1862 until 1877. He married Miss Margaret Casey, born in Ireland in 1827; they had 12 children, 8 of whom are living. Mr. D. has a fine residence in the city, valued at $3,000; also a store building valued at $2,200. His landed property is valued at $7,200. He is in easy circumstances and is at present engaged in the grocery business, more for occupation than for profit. The family is Catholic.

The History of Jackson County, Michigan